An Israeli minister has publicly endorsed Marine Le Pen for the French presidency, stating that she would be an 'excellent' leader for the country. Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli expressed his support for Le Pen, emphasizing the potential benefits for Israel if she were to become the president of France.
Chikli's endorsement raised speculation about the alignment of views within Israel's leadership, with suggestions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may share a similar opinion. The reasons behind Chikli's public support for Le Pen remain unclear.